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Body Mass Index - Free Body Mass Index Calculator
by GS Headley
Your Body Mass Index (BMI) is one of the most scientifically accurate ways to determine when your extra pounds translates into a health risk. BMI is a measure which takes into account a persons weight and height to gauge total body fat in adults. In other words it is a great way to determine how much weight you need to lose. Lose weight to get to your BMI and youll be at your optimum health. Body builders should also take note, because your heart health is directly related to the amount of work it has to do pulling extra pounds around. Your muscle is heavier than your fat. This maybe why many body builders have heart attacks. Someone with a BMI of 26 to 27 is about 20 percent overweight, which is generally believed to carry moderate health risks. A BMI of 30 and higher is considered obese. The higher the BMI, the greater the risk of developing additional health problems.
Heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure are all linked to being overweight. So, lose weight, lose pounds, lose inches and get to your ideal BMI range and you should feel great! You may want to follow the Poundshed Weight Loss Forums moderator while he loses his extra pounds by joining the Poundshed Weight Loss Forum after youve calculated your Body Mass Index at the bottom of the page. A BMI of 30 and over increases the risk of death from any cause by 50 to 150 percent, according to some estimates. According to health experts, people who are overweight but have no other health risk factors (such as high cholesterol or high blood pressure) should eat healthier and exercise to keep from gaining additional weight. For people who are overweight and also have health risks, they recommend trying to actively lose weight. Be sure to consult your doctor or other health professional before beginning any exercise or weight-loss program.
In June 1998, the federal government announced guidelines which create a new definition of a healthy weight -- a BMI of 24 or less. So now a BMI of 25 to 29.9 is considered overweight. Individuals who fall into the BMI range of 25 to 34.9, and have a waist size of over 40 inches for men and 35 inches for women, are considered to be at especially high risk for health problems.
Use the BMI CALCULATOR click here to figure your BMI. If you have a BMI of 25 or higher you are invited to join Poundsheds Free Weight Loss Forum for those serious about losing their extra pounds and becoming a more health conscious and active person.
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